Crosspool Forum Volume 8 Issue 2 Having a Voice
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Summer 2011 The Official Newsletter of the Crosspool Forum Volume 8 Issue 2 Having a voice . Making a difference TM. 0ver 2500 copies delivered quarterly Editor Ian Hague Convenience Store Planning Application Appeal Dismissed A planning application to radically alter the use of retail premises, presently occupied by Motor World, on Lydgate Lane, into a convenience store/market, possi- bly by one of the big supermarket chains, had been submitted in August 2010 by Turner Investment‟s. The application which raised many questions, including how this might affect the viability of the present shops in the precinct, and crucially, what added pressure will this impact on road safety, at what is an already very busy junction with Manchester Road and Sandygate Road, was subsequently rejected in November 2010 by Sheffield City Council‟s planning board. As expected, in December 2010 Turner Investments Ltd submitted an appeal to planning Inspectorate against the council‟s decision. The Inspectorate has now published its decision. The main issue cited by the appeal decision document was that highway safety would be compromised by the proposed development. In rejecting the appeal, Alison Lea, the Inspector, appointed by the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, concluded that: “…the lack of adequate off street parking and servicing provision would be likely to lead to conditions which would be prejudicial to highway safety and that this would be contrary to Policy S10 of the Sheffield Unitary Development Plan which provides that in Shopping Areas new development will be permitted provided that, amongst other matters, it would provide safe access to the highway network and appropriate off-street parking and not endanger pedestrians.” Crosspool Forum In This Issue HGV Sat Navs Open MeetingTHURSDAY 28TH July 2011 7.00 pm St Columba’s Church Hall Manchester Road Crosspool New local Councillor Guest Speakers ¦Magistrates in the Community Tapton Academy Local councillors, the police & council officials will be on Pupil wins award hand to listen to “your” concerns on local issues. Lydgate Lane closure www.Crosspool.info ¦ Tele 0114 3351674 Centenary Walk Page 2 Crosspool Clarion Letter Box HGVs in Mayfield Valley As you know it has been agreed in principle that There has been a marked were built in the eight- residents will be able to use increase in HGVs using the eenth century and are these flexibly, deciding for country lanes in the themselves which one they totally unsuitable for this Mayfield Valley since the use for glass etc. and which type of traffic. These lanes introduction of Sat Navs. for paper etc. The date 23 are used for pleasure by Members of Mayfield WI May was mentioned. This is people from all over the are extremely concerned NOT the date for the Crookes city, not just by local ward. This was the date for as these narrow lanes, residents. the North West and the South mostly with no footpaths, It is only a matter of time East of the city. The rest, are used by horse riders until a fatal accident occurs including Crosspool, will be (many of these of a young and Mayfield Valley WI sometime in September age), walkers - both singly (date to be announced). All members are not prepared and in groups- including residents will receive a letter to allow this to happen. schoolchildren on nature of information/ explanation In Sheffield we are rightly trails and girl guides and before the September date. proud of the "Golden brownies whilst at the City 2. Green Sacks Frame" which circles our As explained at the meeting, of Sheffield Guides City. The Mayfield Valley these are in use again and Outdoor Training Centre is part of this frame and can be collected from libraries on Common Lane, together the Sheffield City Council and the Town Hall. When you with cyclists and joggers. has a right to maintain have filled them they should There is a narrow bridge be left (visible) on your this location. over the river Porter and 2 property and you should ring Members of Mayfield WI wish Veolia to ask them to be sharp bends on Woodcliffe a total ban on all HGVs collected. This will be done where HGVs are becoming J M Newton within 20 days. Reasonably, stuck, causing long tail- President Mayfield WI someone suggested that it backs of traffic. Blue Bins : Green Sacks Dear Crosspool Residents, would be better if there was With many bends and in a set day for collection for places high hedges, neither I attended the meeting of the Crosspool Forum on Monday 9 everyone in an area. This is vehicles nor people can be May. Two waste management what happens at the moment; seen until close at hand issues were raised. I have in the south east collected on and there is no place for spoken to the relevant officer a four weekly cycle and this is people to escape from the and can report back as follows. about to be rolled out across traffic. 1. Flexible use of blue the whole city. There should These country lanes bin and the blue box. be an announcement shortly Regards Geoff Smith South West Community Assembly Next Public Meeting Thursday 23rd June 2011 7:00pm King Ecgbert School Totley Brook Rd, Dore Sheffield S17 3QU We reserve the right to edit pieces for both length and contents Volume 8 Issue 2 Page 3 Opening Times Careers Guidance Services Thursday 9.00 — 5.00 Applying for University Friday 9.00 — 5.00 Work or Training Saturday 9.00 — 5.00 Need a Skills Test Rivelin Sunday 10.00 — 3.00 Careers Adviser K. Allan 07772006372 Rivelin Valley Road Sheffield S6 5SG Over 20 years’ Experience Home reared beef pork and lamb ¦ Wide selection of local produces [email protected] Home made sausage ¦ Farm fresh chickens ¦ Special cheeses www.morrisby.com Telephone 0114 2308155 Spring Spectacular Book Appeal I live in Lodge Moor and regularly travel Crosspool Summer along Manchester Road. What a delight it Fayre Bookstall was to witness the spectacular display of wants your books daffodils and crocuses, this spring, as I Anyone wishing to donate approached Crosspool. Many of my books for the stall should friends, and I would like to pass on to the bring them to 17 Den Bank Forum our thanks for the wonderful effort that their members had put in over the Drive by the 18th June. years to making this gateway into the We'd like them this early city such a pleasurable experience. as it gives us time to cate- gorise them, making it Kind regards Marie Jackson easier for people to find a DRIVERS WANTED book they want on the day Would you like to drive a mini-bus ? St Columba's Luncheon Club, which (would collect if difficulty serves the local community, is looking for Volunteer drivers to collect members with transporting, phone on Tuesday Lunchtimes. Training would be provided. Please ring 01143351674 ) 2670006 or email stcolumba'[email protected] if you think you could help. Our price promise is applicable to selected tour operators and selected destinations Terms and conditions apply – please ask in store for more details. Commission free excludes sterling transfer cheques: A 2.15% surcharge is applicable to all credit card transactions. Agent for ABTA protected tour operators. Page 4 Crosspool Clarion LOCAL SCHOOLGIRL WINS AWARD FOR HER CONTRIBUTION TO CHARITY King Edward student Alicia Cannon’s quest to raise money for charity has won her the “BIG CHALLENGE” title, a prestigious competition encouraging young people to become entrepreneurs. Alicia has been busy raising money for the Weston Park Hospital Charity by setting up the Dig for Charity Website, to encourage people to grow their own vegetables, attending Fetes, outdoor events and selling varieties of garden seeds, raising money along the way. Seed packs can be purchased locally at the Hagg Lane Allotment society or visit the Dig for Victory stall at this year’s Crosspool Summer Fayre on the 9th July. CROSSPOOL FOLK SPRING INTO ACTION As part of Sheffield‟s third Annual Spring Clean, a dozen or so local residents, both young and old met at 10am Saturday 2 April outside Direct Travel on Sandygate Road . After brief introductions the group split into small teams to vari- ous locations of particular concern and considered in need of litter being removed, to help keep where we live litter free. Despite inclement weather, and having to deal with such things as parts of a discarded piano, everyone enjoyed the camarade- rie of the morning and the satisfaction of achievement. The hope is that another group Clean Up can be arranged for some date in the future. A special 'thank you' to the King Edward‟s School Pupil Polly Lockwood who with her friend Jamie Venables, were just two of those who helped with the clean-up. Volume 8 Issue 2 Page 5 Hallam FC LL.B (Hons) Anniversary Match FIONA SHAHS10 based Roughly 500 spectators QUALIFIED SOLICITOR turned up to see this re- www.templewills.co.uk Fixed Fee arranged Boxing Day match. — Wills, Estate Planning — Bathed in brilliant sun- shine, the good humoured — Long Term Care Planning — crowd witnessed a rematch — Lasting Power of Attorney — of the 1860 match, HALLAM FC (Countrymen) v Sheffield Tel 0844 549 9199 : 07786 035268 FC (Sheffielders) (world‟s oldest football club founded Academy Bid in 1857), and was played at Tapton Secondary School in Crosspool is aiming to break the world's oldest football away from the council to become an Academy. ground on Sandygate Road. Governors at the school feel such a move would be in Although both teams the school‟s best interest, earning it a bonus of more than played extremely entertain- £740,000 a year, offsetting income of over £450,000 that ing football, with plenty of it is due to lose from a shake-up in funding for sixth form goal mouth activity, the schools over the next few years This would allow them to match remained goalless at balance the books by negotiating better value services.